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Good Morning, North Fork! You know it was a good weekend when you forget what day it is. (It’s Tuesday)

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Southold American Legion Crash

• Nautical Bootcamp

• Upcoming Events

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The Lowdown

Crash before the Commemoration 🇺🇸

Just days before Memorial Day, a car crash in Southold hit a little too close to home, literally. Early Saturday morning, the Southold American Legion (aka Griswold Terry Glover Post 803) took a direct hit when a vehicle veered off Main Road and slammed into their property.

The damage? The Legion’s freshly installed sign, three years of fundraising down the drain, plus a guard rail and their beloved Poppy Garden, a heartfelt tribute planted each year to honor our fallen heroes.

The silver lining: no one was hurt. And as Denise Schlachter from the Legion’s Auxiliary said, “We will rebuild.” Insurance might help, but repairs mostly rely on donations, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned elbow grease from volunteers.

Want to help them get back on their feet (and flowers back in the ground)?
Send some love (and funds) to:
📬 GTG Post 803, PO Box 591, Southold, NY 11971

Get the full story 👉 Patch

Aye aye, Captain Safety 🚤

On Saturday, Greenport’s Mitchell Park was less “quiet seaside village” and more “nautical bootcamp” as the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Southold Flotilla threw a party, with a purpose, for National Safe Boating Week.

There was a flag presentation (very official), a Coast Guard trumpeter (yes, live brass), and enough maritime know-how to float a battleship. Locals got hands-on with boating safety demos, learned to tie knots like pros, and practiced navigation that didn’t rely on Google Maps. Bonus: free vessel safety checks for those who made a reservation.

Oh, and if you’ve never belted a sea shanty in public, you missed your chance. Live maritime tunes and sing-alongs made sure the vibes were salty and sweet. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

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Happenings: Upcoming Events

🍓 Strawberry Season Starts Here Mark your calendars: June 11–15 is about to get berry sweet. The 70th Annual Mattituck Strawberry Festival is rolling into Strawberry Fields and it’s bringing the flavor, and then some.

Here’s what’s on the menu (literally and figuratively):
🍓 Strawberry shortcake, chocolate-dipped berries, daiquiris… you get the idea
🎡 25+ carnival rides and midway games
🎶 Live music and fireworks (Thursday–Saturday, boom!)
🎨 Arts & crafts vendors + a global food court
👑 Hulling Night, the Strawberry Queen crowning, and the World Strawberry Shortcake Eating Championship (bring your appetite)

Bonus Buzz:
– Free admission on Wednesday, June 11
– Dads get in free on Father’s Day (with a paid child’s ticket)

All proceeds support local charities thanks to the Mattituck Lions Club. More Info

🐾 Music, Vines & Paws Head over to Bedell Cellars on June 12 for Music, Vines & Paws, an evening of wine, live music, and support for a great cause. Enjoy the sounds of Who Are Those Guys while sipping Bedell wines and snacking on complimentary cheese and charcuterie (first-come, first-served). The Nice Buns Slider food truck will also be serving up tasty bites a la carte.

Tickets are $35 and benefit The North Fork Animal Welfare League, because good wine and wagging tails make the perfect pair. More Info

🦪 Shuck Yeah: Oyster Talk On June 13, the East End Seaport Museum is serving up a shell of a good time. Widow’s Hole Oysters will be on deck for an Oyster Talk and Tasting, sharing the salty secrets of local aquaculture before letting you slurp the goods. More Info

🧘 Breathe In, Stress Out Stress, meet your match. Join North Fork Bodies in Motion on June 13, for a one-hour authentic Qigong Meditation session designed to reverse the effects of stress and promote self-healing. Learn breathing techniques, sitting and standing meditations, Tai Chi/Qigong self-healing practices, and anxiety-reducing exercises, all with a focus on mindful awareness.

No experience necessary, bring a folding chair and water. Cost is $25 and pre-registration is required. More Info

🎨 Buoys for the Bays Get creative for a cause at Borghese Vineyard on June 13. Buoys for the Bays is more than a painting party, it’s a hands-on way to support marine conservation with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Back to the Bays initiative.

You’ll paint reclaimed fishing buoys (yes, actual buoys), get expert tips from artist Carolyn Munaco, sip on a complimentary glass of Rosé for the Bays. Your buoy will even star in a gallery exhibit and be auctioned off for a good cause. More Info

🧍‍♂️Celebrate Dad at Harbes Treat Dad to a weekend of fun at Harbes Family Farm during their annual Father’s Day Festival, happening June 14 & 15. Dads get half-priced admission to the Barnyard Adventure, an 8-acre playground packed with family-friendly activities perfect for all ages.

Enjoy free live music both days from 1–5 PM in the courtyard. Saturday features acoustic classics from Nick Picarella, and Sunday brings the smooth sounds of Matt Taylor. Great music, fresh air, and quality time, what more could Dad want? More Info

🎶 Billy Joel Tribute Start your summer the Long Island way, with Billy Joel blasting and a crowd singing every word. Pat Farrell and the Cold Spring Harbor Band are bringing their pitch-perfect tribute to the Greenport American Legion on June 14, and it’s so spot-on you’ll swear it’s the real deal.

Even better? It’s a fundraiser for the Greenport School’s Music Program. So while you belt out Piano Man with a room full of fans, you’re also helping the next generation find their sound. More Info

🏌️‍♂️ Tee Off for a Cause Join the Southold American Legion on June 16 for the 32nd Annual Griswold Terry Glover Golf Classic, a day of great golf, good company, and giving back. This isn't just a tournament. It's a fundraiser supporting Post 803’s mission to serve veterans, honor heroes, and uplift the Southold community. More Info

⛳️ ELIH Foundation Golf Classic Join the ELIH Foundation for a day of golf, giving, and gorgeous views at the 33rd Annual Golf Classic, hosted by Gardiner’s Bay Country Club on Shelter Island on June 16. Enjoy world-class golf with breathtaking Peconic Bay views, plus exceptional meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. More Info

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Tuesday

First and South | Helen Hooke & Gene Casey | 6-9 PM
The Piano Bar at Sound View | Rob Europe | 6-8:30 PM

Wednesday

Meats Meat BBQ | Music Bingo | 5-8 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Pec) | Music Bingo | 6-8 PM
Alize Brewing Co | Trivia | 6:30 PM
The Piano Bar at Sound View | John Khoury | 6-8:30 PM

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